Retail


Retailers Get Ready for Christmas

CEOs reveal their inventory and pricing strategies for the holiday shopping season

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Case Study: An Indie Record Store Fights for Survival

To save their indie record store chain, the owners of Millennium Music decided to completely change it.

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Selling Quirky Products to Retailers

Mother Ink, maker of maternity tattoos, gets advice on retail displays and packaging

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Why Circuit City Failed, and Why B&H Thrives

Many companies that have gone bust didn't die because of the recession. They failed for one reason: They treated customers poorly

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Recent Retail Articles

Farmers' Goods Called Risky Foods

Research claims that produce are more likely to transmit food-born illnesses, bad news for food entrepreneurs.   Read story

Retail Consumers Shifting Gears

A report finds that some industries are steadily fending off the recession, while new consumer values are emerging.  Read story

Auto Sales Bolster Overall Retail

Retail sales were on the rise for the second consecutive month in June, as a result of climbing automotive and gasoline sales.  Read story

The Business of the Supermarket

How software, shelving, and shopping baskets keep Hannaford Supermarket running smoothly  Read story

Survival of the Fittest for Online Retailers

The recession is creating a dog eat dog environment for e-tailers.  Read story

Retail Cargo Hits Four-Year Low

Expecting weaker holiday sales, many store owners are trimming inventories, retailers say.  Read story

Retailers Reducing Inventories

The weaker economy has storeowners bracing for lackluster holiday sales.  Read story

Retail Sales Worst in Three Years

Forced to cut spending, Americans are feeling better about managing their finances.  Read story

Retailers Facing Markdowns

Tighter credit and weaker spending have store owners struggling with inventories.  Read story

Trading Up

How a shop in Little India became a sleek brand.  Read story

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